Adjusting to Tube Feeding Your Child At Home
If your child is unable to meet their nutritional needs by mouth, a feeding tube provides a way to obtain life-sustaining nutrients. This method of “eating” bypasses the mouth and esophagus and...
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Which Pilot Are You?
We’ve been traveling a great deal recently in comparison to the almost zero travel we did during the pandemic. We’re getting out! And now that springtime is nearing, the endless wide open schedule of...
View ArticleSensory-Friendly Spaces for People with Autism
Sensory experiences can be overwhelming and cause discomfort for people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Bright lights, loud noises, and strong smells can be particularly challenging for...
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How to Smoothly Transition from Elementary to Middle School
The Big Move My son Charlie just turned twelve, which is amazing and wonderful! It’s also when we hit the runway at the end of our elementary school journey and board a flight to the new destination of...
View ArticleBreathe Easy: Understanding Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a complex, progressive, genetic disease. Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery,...
View ArticleChildren with Medical Complexity
The term “medical complexity” is an umbrella term used to describe a wide range of medical conditions that present unique challenges and require special care on an ongoing basis. Medically complex...
View ArticleIs My Child Dyslexic?
You’ve noticed a few things about your child’s reading and writing skills. At your last parent-teacher conference, your child’s teacher may have recognized that your child is struggling with reading...
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When the Caregiver Needs Medical Care
I am not the best at going to the doctor. I’m great about it with my kids. If there is vomiting, a high fever, discharge of any color, then we are there with insurance card in hand and masks on. But...
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Five Wheelchair-Accessible Games for Gym Class
Gym class has always been a bit of a sore spot for me. Sure, I would lace up my Keds and hike up my spandex biking shorts from the Limited Too and get out there with the rest of them. But when it came...
View ArticleDyslexia Assessment: A Parent Guide
I Think my Child is Dyslexic – Now What? First things first: if you suspect your child has dyslexia, consult with a professional with specialized knowledge in language development to request an...
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